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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East today (June 1).
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Teen murderers and shotgun attackers among those jailed in the North East in May
Teen murderers, shotgun attackers and dog attacks among the North East cases at Teesside Crown Court in May.
County Durham man jailed 28 days after breach of domestic violence protection order
Jack Snow, 34, has been sentenced to 28 days in jail after admitting breaching a domestic violence protection order in County Durham.
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County Durham drag queen says ‘love always wins’ after biggest-ever Durham Pride
Miss Tess Tickle, from Ferryhill, spoke to The Northern Echo at the biggest-ever Durham Pride festival yesterday
Is the warm weather set to continue in Darlington and County Durham this week?
County Durham and Darlington will experience a mild but unsettled week ahead, with frequent showers, cloudy skies, and only occasional brighter spells.
Full list of North East road closures and roadworks this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, June 1
Inside a 'superb' North East period townhouse in 'prestigious' address for sale at £750,000
The property offers stunning views towards the castle and cathedral
Bishop Auckland Photographer Showcases Stunning African Wildlife Images at Gallerina
Peter Haygarth’s beautiful photographs have been published in newspapers around the world and in the National History Museums in Paris and London. Now he’s looking forward to his exhibition entitled Wild Africa at contemporary art gallery, Gallerina, in Darlington from June 13. … The post...
Durham Academy Students Get First Look at Future School Development
Work is well underway on a new home for Durham Academy, in Ushaw Moor, which will provide modern, custom-designed facilities for more than 500 County Durham students.The si...
County Durham tap room hailed 'best thing in years' bringing community back together
A new tap room is bringing life back to a County Durham village that lost its last pubs.
Pair to stand trial accused of taking £180 from man in Darlington robbery
Two men are to stand trial accused of a robbery in which £180 is said to have forcefully been taken from the alleged victim.
PCC Joy Allen on tackling crime causes across County Durham and Darlington
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she has established the Criminal Justice Policy Roundtable in order to confront some of the biggest failings and pressures within the justice system.
I spent Saturday at Durham Pride and was blown away by the colour and solidarity
I spent Saturday morning and mid-afternoon at Durham Pride and was blown away by the strength of unity and togetherness.
Police hunt man with links to Durham wanted as part of ongoing investigation
Police are hunting James Chapman, 50, who has links to Durham city who is wanted as part of an ongoing investigation
How Durham Pride was saved after Reform cut funding
"The change has galvanised our community"
Residents urged to share views on anti-social behaviour in Durham
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is inviting residents and businesses to share their experiences of anti-social behaviour ahead of a Public Accountability Meeting.
Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
Petrol station shop robber and drug dealer among those jailed at Durham court in May
Domestic violence perpetrators, a drug dealer, child sex offenders and a filling station shop robber were among the offenders jailed at Durham Crown Court, in May.
Durham fishmonger says it feels 'surreal' to mark 40 years at historic market hall
A Durham fishmonger said it “feels surreal” to celebrate 40 years trading in the city’s historic Market Hall after starting aged just 21.
Teen 'glassed' friend after weightlifting comment as group left County Durham pub
A teenager threw a pint glass at one of a group of friends following an alleged comment about his poor weightlifting ability.